Famous Birthdays
- Acquanetta [Mildred Davenport], American actress nicknamed "The Venezuelan Volcano" (Tarzan & Leopard Woman), born in Newberry, South Carolina (d. 2004)
- František Zvarík, Slovakian stage actor (Slovak National Theatre), born in Vrútky, Slovakia (d. 2008)
- George Barnes, American swing-jazz and session guitarist, and electric guitar pioneer, born in South Chicago Heights, Illinois (d. 1977)
Toni Stone (1921-1996)
American baseball second baseman (first woman to play in men's Negro League), born in St. Paul, Minnesota
About July 17, 1921
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 9 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
